Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist

Job overview

There is an exciting Band 6-7 Development Post opportunity within Queen’s Hospital Hyper-Acute Stroke unit and our Regional Neurosciences Centre. This opportunity allows development of clinical and non-clinical skills to Band 7 level within a structured 9 months development plan . The Stroke pathway includes: Hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU), Acute Stroke unit (ASU), Rehabilitation ward (Erica) or our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) community service. If commencing within Neurosciences you would be able to experience a wide range of elective and acute conditions, including; acquired brain injury, TBI, neuro-oncology,  acute neurology, spinal trauma and spinal cord injury. The successful applicant will be delivering clinical care, providing team support and helping to develop the service across acute wards, critical care, elective and community pathways across our sites. Queen's is a busy new-build hospital situated on the fringes of London with access also into the countryside of Essex. If you want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the provision of services to clients with a diagnosis of Stroke. This post is part of a band 7 rotation which includes Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU)/Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), Stroke Rehabilitation (Daisy), ESD Stroke Service and Acute Neurosciences (including support to Neuro Outliers service).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact  Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.